Podcast appearances and mentions of grace hill

Have you ever wondered about the impact of "return-to-store" on a retail store or its staff? Or, wondered how store staff feel when the head office descends on their store? As retail head offices devise ways to get customers back in-store, they often ignore the people who actually know customers best: the frontline staff who interact with them day in and day out. In this eye-opening episode, Grace Hill sits down with Timothy and Jasmine, co-hosts of the chart-topping podcast, The Shop Flaw. As retail store experts, they reveal the shocking reality of the relationships between the head office and store staff, and discuss why so many HQ initiatives miss the mark. Discover why so many brands misunderstand their core customers, and hear how brands can tap into illuminating insights about who actually drives sales by listening to the experts on the ground - their in-store teams. •    To listen to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/insideretailpodcast •    To find out more about EDITED: https://hubs.la/Q02ZymRp0

Given the absolute destruction Hurricane Helene has caused, my mind has been flooded with hopelessness for the past week; yet, amid the storm and beyond, many beautiful stories of hope existed. As powerful as it was, Hurricane Helene did not have the final say. In the same way, the trials and suffering we face in this life do not have the final word over our lives. Jesus does.

AffiniPay is historically a fintech company with a big presence in legal. Their flagship product is LawPay used by law firms to bill clients and accept payments. Dru joined the company in 2021 and right around that time, the company ventured beyond the world of payment software and acquired MyCase, which is law practice management software used by law firms to keep all case details and documents in a single location, keep track of tasks and streamline client communications. Growing up, Dru wanted to be a lawyer because she comes from family of lawyers, including her father. She studied law at the University of Chicago, but after a couple of gigs with law firms, she figured out that maybe the law wasn't for her. So, she finished her MBA and went to work for Boston Consulting. After a few years as a consultant, she needed a break, and, being somewhat of a foodie, she went to work in the kitchens of some of New York's finest dining establishments. She took lessons learned from the kitchen into her later work as a co-founder of a baby monitor start-up and ultimately roles as CEO of the property management company Grace Hill and now AffiniPay. In this episode, Dru talks about: Joining AffiniPay and its mission The company's acquisition of MyCase and expansion into practice management software Affirm, AffiniPay's Buy now, pay later product and its impact The company's AI plans and integration within the platform Core responsibilities of a CEO and what has surprised her in her role as a CEO   Want to keep up to date about new episodes? Technically Legal Update List. Want to learn more about Percipient (percipient.co)? Follow Chad on Linkedin: Chad Main | LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: Technically Legal | LinkedIn Follow the podcast on Instagram: Technically Legal | Instagram Follow the podcast on X: Technically Legal | X Episode Credits Editing and Production: Grant Blackstock Theme Music: Home Base (Instrumental Version) by TA2MI  

Join us on our podcast as we continue series " The Heart Of The Church" with this episode on Listening. Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and walked away feeling like you were really heard and understood? As humans, listening is important, but as followers of Jesus, listening to others is vital. Don't miss this insightful conversation that will draw you closer to Jesus and the lost. For more information about Grace Hill, visit our website www.gracehill901.com. We meet Sundays in the heart of Collierville,TN at the Sanctuary on The Square.

The family of a woman who died after spending months on an NHS waiting list say she was 'let down'.43-year-old Jo Sharpe from Ashford had been referred to a specialist after suffering a seizure in January - but passed away earlier this month.Also on today's podcast, there's a warning temperatures could top 30 degrees in Kent today.A heat health alert is in force across the county and won't end until Friday morning. We've been chatting to Kent's deputy director of public health.If you live in Folkestone, you're being asked what you think should happen to the town's library.The building on Grace Hill has been closed since December 2022 because it became unsafe for customers and staff. We've been speaking to a campaigner who's keen for the facility to re-open.There are fears introducing parking charges in part of Kent will kill the town centre.Until now, shoppers heading into Tonbridge on a Sunday didn't have to pay.But, plans have been approved to extend week-day charges to 8pm, and at weekends, Sunday charging will be introduced. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has been getting reaction.And in sport, Kent's Emma Raducanu has got off to a winning start in the Washington Open.She beat Belgium's Elise Mertens in three sets.

Grace Hill, the Co-Ordinator of the Tallaght Drugs & Alcohol Task Force.

The loss of my cousin has taught me the importance of compassion and forgiveness. I have learned to extend grace to others, recognizing that life is too short and fragile. Each day is a true gift and pushes me to cherish my relationships more and more. Our lives have a purpose so much greater than we know, and even amidst pain and loss, we can rest on that promise.

Grace Hill, Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Task Force Co-ordinator, discusses the issues facing the communities she works with.

Marriage matters to God because it reflects the depth of His love for His people. Just as Christ laid down His life for His bride, the Church, so too, are husbands and wives called to sacrificially love and honor one another. In sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, marriage became a testament to the transformative power of God's love—a testament to His sovereignty—a reminder that His purposes prevail even in the face of adversity.

A conversation with longtime multifamily veteran, the fabulous Stephanie Anderson, Senior Director of Communications and  Social Media at Grace Hill , as well as Bridget Foley, Director of Multifamily Partnerships with Move For Hunger…discussing the importance of philanthropy in the multifamily industry and the impact of volunteering and giving back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with two longtime multifamily industry veterans, who are top multifamily industry thought leaders, the fantastic Stephanie Anderson, Senior Director of Communication & Social Media with Grace Hill, and the awesome Mike Brewer, Chief Operating Officer of RADCO Residential…discussing many critical topics that currently face multifamily operators and their possible solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with longtime multifamily veteran, the fabulous Stephanie Anderson, Senior Director of Communications and  Social Media at Grace Hill , as well as Bridget Foley, Director of Multifamily Partnerships with Move For Hunger…discussing the importance of philanthropy in the multifamily industry and the impact of volunteering and giving back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the middle of a new anti-war movement against the genocide in Gaza, we thought it would be timely to release an episode about the movement that helped end the Vietnam War. At Socialism Conference 2023, Emma interviewed two seasoned anti-war activists about their role in the movement that swept the world in the 1960s and 70s America (and Australia's!) brutal war. Allen Myers was a socialist GI, drafted into the American military, who spent years agitating against the war among fellow soldiers. Diane Fieldes was a student in Australia who got involved in the movement while at high school and became a lifelong socialist. We have a lot to learn from their experiences as we stand up against the horrors of war and occupation today.  Further reading: Red Flag Articles: - A People's History of the Vietnam War - by Lily Campbell - Students in the Anti-Vietnam War Movement by Grace Hill    

A conversation with two longtime multifamily industry veterans, who are top multifamily industry thought leaders, the fantastic Stephanie Anderson, Senior Director of Communication & Social Media with Grace Hill, and the awesome Mike Brewer, Chief Operating Officer of RADCO Residential…discussing many critical topics that currently face multifamily operators and their possible solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 11 of the “Hilariously Unemployed" podcast, Big Speaker

This podcast features the Ricoh Woodbine Mile, Justin Stein in the Prince of Wales, Kevin Attard on his champion Velocitor, Bob Tiller explaining how he missed his horse winning the Vigil Stakes and Doug McNair delivering Grace Hill in the Milton Stakes. Trainer Lauren Spada and jockey Rachel Isaacs each recorded their first Stakes win last Wednesday at Ajax Downs. Veteran jockey Helen Vanek ended her thoroughbred career with a win at Fort Erie. Two-year-olds were trotting for big money Thursday at Mohawk and did harness fans do a double take when they heard thoroughbred caller Robert Geller describing the standardbreds last Monday?

Just as the runner trains to excel, your consistency in prayer shapes your spirit, strengthens your faith, and brings you closer to the heart of Jesus. These endeavors require dedication, self-reflection, perseverance, and the willingness to go beyond your comfort zone to reach your full potential. How can you push yourself out of your comfort zone to strengthen your prayer life?

On today's episode, our host, Grace Hill, is joined by Federica Levato, Senior Partner and the EMEA Leader of Fashion and Luxury at Bain & Company, and Carlo Moltrasio, Associate Partner within Bain's Luxury and Fashion Goods vertical. We discussed Bain's industry insight 'Three Reasons Luxury Should Remain Resilient', powered by EDITED data. During our conversation, Federica & Carlo outlined three priority areas for brands to focus their attention on, including the need for high-low mastery in pricing, shrewd discounting management, and an agile assortment to navigate these uncertain times in the decade ahead. If you're interested in downloading the infographic and research behind this episode please head to: bain.com/insights

Tia Calvin is the Digital Marketing Manager at Grace Hill. She is a data-driven storyteller with experience in digital media, demand generation, marketing strategy, social media marketing, and design.

A conversation with two long time multifamily industry veterans, and nationally sought after multifamily industry speakers, Stephanie Anderson, Senior Director of Communication & Social Media at Grace Hill, and Dana Duckworth, a DEI Consultant & Culture & Engagement Strategist…discussing the importance and impact of Diversity, Equity and inclusion on multifamily industry organizations. Show Guests: Stephanie Anderson – Senior Director of Communication & Social Media at Grace Hill Dana Duckworth – DEI Consultant & Culture & Engagement Strategist   Host and Producer: Paul Marks, CAS Tape Date: July 25, 2023 Air Date: July 29, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's visiting professor is Stephanie Anderson, Senior Director of Communications and Social Media at Grace Hill. Stephanie joins us to discuss the important topic of mental health in the multifamily industry and how to improve corporate wellness within your onsite teams and residents. To learn more about Grace Hill, visit https://gracehill.com/ Show Links: Mental Health in the Workplace Infographic: https://gracehill.com/mental-health-in-the-workplace-lp/ Mental Health First Aid Course https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org NAA's Mental Health Best Practice + Other Resources https://www.naahq.org/mental-health-operational Debunked: Top 5 Human Trafficking Myths https://gracehill.com/blog/debunked-top-5-human-trafficking-myths/ Human Trafficking Partnership https://gracehill.com/grace-hill-and-iempathize/ Human Trafficking in Rental Housing (course with NAA) https://store.gowithvisto.org/products/human-trafficking-in-rental-housing About the Apartment Academy: The Apartment Academy podcast is hosted by Leonardo247 founder, CEO, and Professor of Property, Daniel Cunningham. Each 20 to 30 minute episode features an insightful and educational conversation with a leader in the multifamily industry. Check out all the episodes and subscribe to get the latest episodes as they release here: https://lnkd.in/gkajWmFS

A conversation with two long-time multifamily industry veterans, who are fantastic industry speakers and educators, Stephanie Anderson, the Senior Director of Communication & Social Media with Grace Hill, and Kara Rice, the Chief Communications Officer at Swift Bunny, discussing the mental health crisis in multifamily, who it affects, why it matters and some of the solutions. Show Guests: Stephanie Anderson – Senior Director of Communication & Social Media with Grace Hill Kara Rice – Chief Communications Officer at Swift Bunny Host and Producer: Paul Marks, CAS Tape Date May 2, 2023 Air Date: May 6, 2023  Rebroadcast Date: May 27, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former solider from Canterbury who lost both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan has made history by reaching the summit of Mount Everest.Hari Budha Magar is the first double above the knee amputee to scale the world's highest mountain - he tells the KentOnline Podcast how it felt.Also in today's podcast, have we found the pothole capital of Kent? Find out how many divits have been discovered in a half-mile stretch in Deal.A temporary library is set to open in Folkestone after the original was closed due to water damage.The 135-year-old building in Grace Hill flooded last December - and in March Kent County Council bosses said it was unlikely to ever reopen. We've been getting an update from deputy leader Peter Oakford.Dozens of teaching and support staff have been recognised at the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards.The annual event is designed to highlight those who really go above and beyond to educate and support children across the county. Hear from the overall headteacher of the year.And in sport, the Gillingham manager has been speaking about his plans to recruit during the summer break.Last week, the club released their retained list and confirmed they've offered contracts to David Tutonda and Alex Macdonald.

A conversation with two long-time multifamily industry veterans, who are fantastic industry speakers and educators, Stephanie Anderson, the Senior Director of Communication & Social Media with Grace Hill, and Kara Rice, the Chief Communications Officer at Swift Bunny, discussing the mental health crisis in multifamily, who it affects, why it matters and some of the solutions. Show Guests: Stephanie Anderson – Senior Director of Communication & Social Media with Grace Hill Kara Rice – Chief Communications Officer at Swift Bunny Host and Producer: Paul Marks, CAS Tape Date May 2, 2023 Air Date: May 6, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resale is grabbing headlines with mass market leaders, SHEIN and Zara, making big bets in the pre-loved fashion market. We also see resale impact the luxury space, too, with The RealReal hoping to change size inclusivity challenges through a new partnership with luxury plus size fashion retailer, 11 Honoré, who we've previously had on Inside Retail.Lizzy de Bruin, Lead of Strategic Inventory at Depop joins Grace Hill, EDITED's Director of Retail Strategy in the latest episode of Inside Retail. The conversation covers the commercial growth of the business and the future of the resale market. Download it now from where you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe! 

There are many ways that blind and partially sighted people can get involved in the work that the RNIB does around making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and even shape the future of the RNIB too.   One way is through the regular Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings. This time it was all about finance and how the cost of living crisis has been affecting blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Ross Hedley RNIB Knowledge and Communications Manager plus Grace Hill a visually impaired focus group member to find out more about the recent focus group meeting on finance and the cost of living crisis. Ross began by outlining to Toby on how the Voice of the Customer focus Group meetings fits in with the wider work of the RNIB Voice of the Customer Research programme and how the group meetings help to bring the voice of blind and partially sighted people to the forefront of all the work the RNIB is doing around inclusion for blind and partially sighted people. Grace then talked about why she wanted to take part in the focus groups, what she gained from being part of the groups including the opportunity to have your voice heard, help to make changes and meet other visually impaired  people at the group meetings.  Ross then talked about the key learnings from the recent meetings around finance and the cost of living crisis before Grace shared some of her own experiences and thoughts about managing your finances as a visually impaired person and how the cost of living crisis has been affecting her and other visually impaired people. For more information about the RNIB research programme and the Voice of the Customer Focus groups do either email customervoice@rnib.org.uk or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Show listener Grace Hill grew up in church but has always had lots of skeptical questions, especially around whether Christianity is too exclusive when it comes to honest seekers in other faiths. She recently found a church home where she could ask her questions - The Story Church in Houston, TX founded by Pastor Eric Huffman, host of the Maybe God podcast.   Grace and Eric talk about making space for skeptics and the question of Christianity's exclusive claims.   For Grace Hill: https://www.wakingupwonder.com/ For Eric Huffman: https://www.maybegodpod.com/   • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker, is a British transphobic activist who campaigns alongside Neo-Nazi groups. Parker is bringing her speaking tour to Australia. After record numbers of transphobic laws were passed in the US in 2022, Grace Hill, the new National Union of Students (NUS) LGBTI Officer joins us to discuss why we should protest Parker and figures like her wherever they organise. How do mainstream politicians open up space for far right organising? And does feminism really have anything to do with transphobia?  Read about Posie Parker's anti-trans rally attended by Holocaust deniers and anti-abortion activists - https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/02/12/posie-parker-let-women-speak-glasgow-rally-fascists/  Protest information: MELB - Fight the Right: protest the speaking tour of right-wing UK transphobe Kellie-Jay Keen  CBR: Fight the Right: protest the speaking tour of right-wing UK transphobe Kellie-Jay Keen  PERTH - Fight the Right: protest the speaking tour of right-wing UK transphobe Kellie-Jay Keen  BRIS - Fight the Right: protest the speaking tour of right-wing UK transphobe Kellie-Jay Keen  ADL: Fight the Right: protest the speaking tour of right-wing UK transphobe Kellie-Jay Keen 

SCRIPTURE TEXT:Acts 16:11-15Philippians 1:1-2Mark 10:43-451 Corinthians 1:302 Corinthians 7:11 Thessalonians 4:71 Peter 1:14-161 Peter 2:9-10 PRIMARY SOURCES:Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black's New Testament CommentaryJohn Hellerman, Following Jesus Christ (ed., John K. Goodrich)M. J. Edwards, ed., Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Ancient Christian Commentary on ScriptureDave Guzik, The Enduring Word CommentaryN.T. Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters– Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, and Philemon.N.T. Wright, Paul and His Letter to the PhilippiansLinda Belleville, Philippians: A New Testament Covenant CommentaryNijay K. Gupta, Living the King Jesus Gospel (ed., Gupta, Leach, Bates, Strait) 

Scripture Text:Revelation 2:4‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬Isaiah 26:8‭Ezekiel 37:1-14Philippians 2:5-11 Primary Sources:The Enduring Word Commentary: Dave GuzikBarna: https://www.barna.com/stateofthechurch/Live No Lies: John Mark Comer

Scripture Text:Jeremiah 29:4-71 Peter 1:1-21 Peter 2:10-12Luke 10:33-37Micah 6:8Acts 6:1-3Amos 5:21-24Amos 5:10-13Primary Sources:Live No Lies- John Mark ComerRadiant Church- Tara Beth LeachThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast Interview with Tim Keller 

Scripture References:Luke 10:1-91 Corinthians 12:12-14;27Galatians 3:26-29Matthew 13:32-32Acts 10:36John 14:27Primary Sources:Living the King Jesus Gospel (various authors)Following Jesus Christ (Mark L. Strauss and John K. Goodrich)

A recent Barna Group study found that only 10% of young adults identify as "resilient disciples." That's a far cry from the 65% of American adults who still identify as Christian. So how do we respond to this growing challenge? In this week's episode of our new teaching series called "Becoming," you'll find a message aimed at helping our church clarify how we take steps toward this problem. We have a new vision for our future, and in sermon one, Pastor Jason shares about a major shift that has been taking place in his life that has led to the shaping of this new vision. "To become a community of grace and peace for the good of our city and the fame of Jesus. For more, please visit gracehill901.com

This is our brief Christmas meditation from Christmas at Grace Hill 2022.

THIS EPISODE:Prayer is one of life's great mysteries. Most people pray at least sometimes; some people a great deal. For some, it seems like shouting into a void on the off-chance there may be someone out there listening. For others, prayer merges into love, and the presence of God becomes palpable. But for most Christians, it's somewhere in the middle. And for many of us, it's not just a mystery but a puzzle. We know we ought to do it, but aren't quite sure how to “do it right.”Jesus gave us a model for prayer placing it in the context of relationship with our heavenly Father. Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—Matthew 6:5-9 (NIV)—5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

We continue our series entitled “For Your Joy” on the 10 Commandments but studying the 6th Commandment from Exodus 20:13.

On today's episode we are diving into the topic of digital marketplaces, these range from Amazon and Zalando in the west to JD and Alibaba in the Asia-Pacific. They make up 60 percent of all e-commerce sales across the globe according to Huge's consumer research.To discuss the topic of how brands can approach and maximize this channel, Grace Hill spoke to Rebecca Lacerda, Head of Digital Marketplaces at Crocs. She uses her experience at the iconic shoe brand to explain how brands can engage with marketplaces, what the pitfalls are that brands can avoid and where she sees the future of digital marketplaces going. For more info on digital marketplaces  check out our interview with Helen Riley from 2020, back when she was the fashion acquisition manager for eBay. https://blog.edited.com/blog/resources/podcast-unedited-inside-retail-etailers-and-online-marketplace

THIS EPISODE:Don't we have a few things worth lamenting together?A lament is spiritual permission to process the pain of life all while searching for God's grace and understanding. We'll never escape pain, heartache, or disappointment in this lifetime, but we can more surely become better equipped to process it with the Lord. In this episode we look at when a group or nation vocalizes corporate pain, grief, fear, or some other strong emotion together. And we consider how communal lamenting can help us process our pain as a people, and simultaneously remind us of the goodness of our great God.Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—Psalm 12:1-8 (CSB)—1 Help, Lord, for no faithful one remains; the loyal have disappeared from the human race. 2 They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts. 3 May the Lord cut off all flattering lips and the tongue that speaks boastfully. 4 They say, “Through our tongues we have power; our lips are our own—who can be our master?” 5 “Because of the devastation of the needy and the groaning of the poor, I will now rise up,” says the Lord. “I will provide safety for the one who longs for it. 6 The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times. 7 You, Lord, will guard us; you will protect us from this generation forever. 8 The wicked prowl all around, and what is worthless is exalted by the human race.

THIS EPISODE:“Where are you God? Why is this happening?” Pain, trauma & tragedy are inevitably circumstances that seem to challenge everything we think we know about the goodness of God. As followers of Jesus trying to process these things, it's the deep questions we find ourselves facing & wrestling with (often quietly) that make us timidly wonder, “Can I really even say that out loud?”The answer is yes. The “Psalms of Lament” give us permission & even a framework of sorts to how we can (and need to) say the hard things out loud that we can't make any sense of in life. It's a spiritual process of moving from heartbreak to hope that gives us permission to honestly process the pain, all while searching for God's grace and understanding.Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—Psalm 13 (CSB)—Psalm 13A Plea for Deliverance | A psalm of David1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me?2 How long will I store up anxious concerns[a] within me,agony in my mind every day?How long will my enemy dominate me?3 Consider me and answer, Lord my God.Restore brightness to my eyes;otherwise, I will sleep in death.4 My enemy will say, “I have triumphed over him,”and my foes will rejoice because I am shaken.5 But I have trusted in your faithful love;my heart will rejoice in your deliverance.6 I will sing to the Lordbecause he has treated me generously.

While we're getting ready to launch season three of The Top Floor podcast, we decided to revisit two of our favorite conversations from season two.In our first discussion, we spoke with Paula Munger, AVP of Industry Research and Analysis, and Leah Cuffy, Senior Research Analyst at the National Apartment Association, about today's hiring and retention challenges in property management.This talk came off the back of a recent National Apartment Association (NAA) report, sponsored by AppFolio, which surveyed property managers about the biggest challenges they face. The report revealed that 74% said that human resources, staffing, and recruitment were their top three challenges.Following this, we share our talk with Stephanie Anderson, Senior Director of Content Strategy at Grace Hill, about property maintenance and its effect on your bottom line.Many property managers could be leaving money on the table by not making their maintenance process more efficient. Stephanie outlines some ways property managers could fine-tune their processes and boost NOI.Hear our guests discuss some of the top challenges and solutions for some of the biggest issues facing property management companies today. Key Points:• How COVID made hiring much more challenging for property management companies• Why we're in an employee's market, and what that means for businesses• Why companies need to adapt to attract top talent• What employees are looking for in a role beyond salary• Why we need to encourage more people to consider construction and hands-on work• How the maintenance request process affects your NOI• The challenges of estimating maintenance costs accurately• 3 solutions for keeping maintenance costs manageable• How to plan for time, resources, and expenses• The benefits of making your maintenance request process digital• Why you need a standardized way of handling maintenance emergencies• How to avoid leaving money on the table when handling maintenance requestsKey Links:• AppFolio• The Top Floor podcast • Why Today's Hiring & Retention Challenges Are Different• How Optimizing Maintenance Boosts NOI

Is it okay to pray for the destruction of your enemy?Recently we've come to understand Biblical lamenting as honestly bringing our raw complaints to God (even if they are about Him), praying boldly for Him to right the wrongs, and choosing to trust Him with His answer.But what when Godly people pray for children of their enemy to be harmed? Or what about Jonah earnestly praying to God for God to destroy the Ninevites? Is this a good way of lamenting or simply mean-spirited?These are prayers of imprecation, and understanding their purpose and meaning can help us grapple with the seeming tension between making heartfelt pleas to God for specific justice against evil, and also loving our enemies and even praying for them. Loving our enemy does not absolve them of sin or from the justice their sin deserves, and grasping God's heart for both is imperative to understanding the place for prayers of imprecation in our lives.Let's unpack this and more in today's message… 

THIS EPISODE:How much does the Trinity matter to you? If you found out tomorrow that God is actually only one person instead of three, would your relationship with God feel any different? Would it require a drastic overhaul in the way you think or witness or pray?While most Christians have retained a formal belief in the Trinity, what we need to recover is an understanding of what it really means and why it matters so much. Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—John 16:12-15 (CSB)—12 “I still have many things to tell you, but you can't bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. For he will not speak on his own, but he will speak whatever he hears. He will also declare to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. 15 Everything the Father has is mine. This is why I told you that he takes from what is mine and will declare it to you.

As this episode is being released, news is breaking that is likely to have a profound impact on the law practice management market: AffiniPay, the parent company of the electronic payments platform LawPay, has acquired the law practice management company MyCase, along with several other practice management products that MyCase acquired over the past year.  Just ahead of today's announcement, the CEOs of the two companies sat down for an exclusive podcast interview with LawNext host Bob Ambrogi to answer questions about the deal. They discuss how the deal came about, what it means for each company's customers, and what its impact might be on the broader market.  Joining Bob are:  Dru Armstrong, who became CEO of AffiniPay in July 2021. With degrees in both law and business from the University of Chicago, she was previously CEO of Grace Hill, a company that provides software for owners and operators of real estate properties. Jim McGinnis, who was named MyCase CEO in January 2021, after having most recently been EVP/GM of Wolters Kluwer's Tax and Accounting North America Professional Segment. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out.  Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, and MerusCase, and e-payments platform Headnote. If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

THIS EPISODE:“The longer we live, the more pain we see. God could intervene, but there are times—many times—when he chooses not to...”  That's the tension we face, as followers of Jesus, when facing dire or dismal circumstances in life that leave us feeling forgotten, anxious, alone, and even defeated.But, what if the goal of lamenting is not to resolve the painful situation, but to restore your hope in God? Through lament, we have permission to be utterly raw and real—interacting with God in a process that's both painful and profoundly healing. The spiritual process of lamenting confronts our utter confusion and deep pain with the deeper truths of the God of the universe.Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—Psalm 13 (CSB)—Psalm 13A Plea for Deliverance | A psalm of David1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me?2 How long will I store up anxious concerns[a] within me,agony in my mind every day?How long will my enemy dominate me?3 Consider me and answer, Lord my God.Restore brightness to my eyes;otherwise, I will sleep in death.4 My enemy will say, “I have triumphed over him,”and my foes will rejoice because I am shaken.5 But I have trusted in your faithful love;my heart will rejoice in your deliverance.6 I will sing to the Lordbecause he has treated me generously.

THIS EPISODE:It's astonishing how much a medical crisis can bring us to the point of hopelessness. Despairing of any healthy, normal living, all the color seems to fade out of life, and the joy you once had seems gone.And perhaps even more devastating when your child is on a course for destruction, and you feel totally unable to do anything to stop it. How can you have joy in life if your child is suffering? You'd gladly take your child's place, but you cannot.In today's message we consider two people seeking Jesus' help from serious crises, but who did not resign themselves to suffering in the grave of hopelessness, and instead found help and healing in the garden of new life.Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—Luke 8:40-56 (CSB)—A Girl Restored and a Woman Healed40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. 41 Just then, a man named Jairus came. He was a leader of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus's feet and pleaded with him to come to his house, 42 because he had an only daughter about twelve years old, and she was dying.While he was going, the crowds were nearly crushing him. 43 A woman suffering from bleeding for twelve years, who had spent all she had on doctors[a] and yet could not be healed by any, 44 approached from behind and touched the end of his robe. Instantly her bleeding stopped.45 “Who touched me?” Jesus asked.When they all denied it, Peter[b] said, “Master, the crowds are hemming you in and pressing against you.”[c]46 “Someone did touch me,” said Jesus. “I know that power has gone out from me.” 47 When the woman saw that she was discovered, she came trembling and fell down before him. In the presence of all the people, she declared the reason she had touched him and how she was instantly healed. 48 “Daughter,” he said to her, “your faith has saved you.[d] Go in peace.”49 While he was still speaking, someone came from the synagogue leader's house and said, “Your daughter is dead. Don't bother the teacher anymore.”50 When Jesus heard it, he answered him, “Don't be afraid. Only believe, and she will be saved.”[e] 51 After he came to the house, he let no one enter with him except Peter, John, James, and the child's father and mother. 52 Everyone was crying and mourning for her. But he said, “Stop crying, because she is not dead but asleep.”53 They laughed at him, because they knew she was dead. 54 So he[f] took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” 55 Her spirit returned, and she got up at once. Then he gave orders that she be given something to eat. 56 Her parents were astounded, but he instructed them to tell no one what had happened.

 Merchandisers used to be responsible for a few hundred decisions every week. But with technology now allowing consumers unparalleled power at the click of their smartphone, from scanning products for personalized promotions, seeking out similar styles at other retailers or simply comparing prices, the game has changed.What does it mean for a brand to go from setting business strategy from numbers on spreadsheets to allowing machine learning to help them make sense of millions of data points to drive sales and customer engagement?In this episode of Tech Talks, EDITED's Senior Vice President of Retail Science, Michael Ross, and John Squire, Founder of Dynamic Action join host Grace Hill to discuss retail's new reality when it comes to decision making and how AI and analytics have once again asked retailers to pivot from their comfort zones into a world where customers have more information than ever to make their own decisions. 

THIS EPISODE:Have you ever had something that really mattered stolen from you? In reality we've all had something essential taken from us—something of great consequence stolen from us when sin entered the world & started corrupting everything. But Jesus came to the world to absolutely put things back to rights.In this message we consider five indispensable things that've been stolen from us all because of this world's brokenness, and how deeply King Jesus cares to restore them whole to us again.Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—Luke 8:26-39 (NLT)—Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Man26 So they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes,[a] across the lake from Galilee. 27 As Jesus was climbing out of the boat, a man who was possessed by demons came out to meet him. For a long time he had been homeless and naked, living in the tombs outside the town.28 As soon as he saw Jesus, he shrieked and fell down in front of him. Then he screamed, “Why are you interfering with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Please, I beg you, don't torture me!” 29 For Jesus had already commanded the evil[b] spirit to come out of him. This spirit had often taken control of the man. Even when he was placed under guard and put in chains and shackles, he simply broke them and rushed out into the wilderness, completely under the demon's power.30 Jesus demanded, “What is your name?”“Legion,” he replied, for he was filled with many demons. 31 The demons kept begging Jesus not to send them into the bottomless pit.[c]32 There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding on the hillside nearby, and the demons begged him to let them enter into the pigs.So Jesus gave them permission. 33 Then the demons came out of the man and entered the pigs, and the entire herd plunged down the steep hillside into the lake and drowned.34 When the herdsmen saw it, they fled to the nearby town and the surrounding countryside, spreading the news as they ran. 35 People rushed out to see what had happened. A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been freed from the demons. He was sitting at Jesus' feet, fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid. 36 Then those who had seen what happened told the others how the demon-possessed man had been healed. 37 And all the people in the region of the Gerasenes begged Jesus to go away and leave them alone, for a great wave of fear swept over them.So Jesus returned to the boat and left, crossing back to the other side of the lake. 38 The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him home, saying, 39 “No, go back to your family, and tell them everything God has done for you.” So he went all through the town proclaiming the great things Jesus had done for him.

THIS EPISODE:“Storms” in life are inevitable. They often come suddenly, with no clear timeline or certain outcome, and almost always demand our full attention to contend with.In this series we've been looking at the stories of people who felt all hope was lost, fear had consumed, and tragedy had won—until Jesus arrived. When the "storms" of life suddenly emerge, we're faced with the same two questions Jesus' followers were faced with on one fateful night: “Who is Jesus?” and “Will I really trust him?”Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—Luke 8:22-25 (CSB)—Wind and Waves Obey Jesus22 One day he and his disciples got into a boat, and he told them, “Let's cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, 23 and as they were sailing he fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger. 24 They came and woke him up, saying, “Master, Master, we're going to die!”Then he got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm. 25 He said to them, “Where is your faith?”They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey him!”

In today's global and digital marketplace, many retailers have gone from analyzing weekly data from their brick and mortar stores to monitoring real-time metrics from their websites - and the difference between a quick churn and a customer for life often rests on a brand's ability to have what that consumer wants, in stock, when they want it.In this episode of Tech Talks, EDITED's Senior Vice President of Retail Science, Michael Ross, and President/Chief Strategy Officer, John Squire, join host Grace Hill to discuss retail's new reality when it comes to retention and how AI and analytics have shifted the goal of savvy retailers from thinking of product as their most important asset to that of their customers themselves.

Has there ever been a bigger cultural disrupter than Rihanna? When she burst into the public eye 15 years ago with her hit "Pon De Replay" the charts were dominated by Top 40 mainstays like Mariah Carey and Kelly Clarkson. Since then she's had 14 number one songs, won 9 Grammy's and is the wealthiest female artist in the world.Her biggest influence as a global superstar though may be her lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, still only four years old but already synonymous with being inclusive to everyone regardless of size, gender or ethnicity.On this episode, Grace Hill talks to Natalie Guzman, Co-President & CMO of the brand about Rihanna's hands on approach and the ways the company continues to set the trends that so many others in retail are chasing.